NEWS PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WFSB

Gray Media Inc

CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Broadcast Journalism, Cable Television, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Content Management, Digital Media, Graphics, Journalism, Manufacturing Assembly, Marketing Software, Marketing Strategy, Multimedia, Multitasking, News Reporting, Newsroom, Online Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Show Control, Sports, Team Player, Television Broadcasting, Video Production, Writing Skills
LOCATION
CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WFSB: Would you like to work in beautiful Southern New England? WFSB in Connecticut provides the community with the dominant #1 rated local award-winning news, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. Were Connecticuts #1 source for the latest weather, including Connecticuts only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day. Job Summary/Description: Connecticuts #1 TV station is looking for a News Producer with a vision, a passion, and a plan. Youll spend your day crafting a newscast and collaborating with a newsroom team thats more like a family -- to make the on-air magic happen. Each day is a chance to flex your creativity muscles, show off your writing, and create a show from scratch. Youll thrive under pressure and jump into action when theres breaking news - yet stay calm, cool, and collected, steering the ship in the control room. If youre a big thinker, with innovative ideas, and live for an adrenaline rush, this opportunity is for you! Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Produce daily newscast Conceptualize newscast rundown Collaborate with EP, field crews, and assignment desk to determine content of newscast Write scripts Research stories Pitch story ideas Participate in editorial meetings Preview material before air Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements Create compelling graphics Incorporate and coordinate breaking news Work to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts Execute the show from the control room Meet all show timing requirements Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. Experience: One to two years of producing or production support experience for a television, cable, or college station. Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience using ENPS, internet production tools, and Edius is a plus. Ability to work a flexible work schedule and work as a member of a team. Must possess an advanced understanding of newscast presentation. Must possess excellent writing and graphics skills with the ability to provide an interesting and substantive product. Must be results-oriented. Ability to focus on coordination of daily and long-range segments from first contact to on-air products. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment. Ability to make quick decisions without losing composure. Must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously. Previous experience with script writing and editorial experience preferred. * 10 % Travel Required (Approximate) If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal) WFSB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company Additional Info: Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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